Buttery, sweet, and custard-like, this vegan corn pudding is a breeze to make and tastes so much like the classic egg- and dairy-filled version it's amazing. Seriously, check out the reviews! Only 7 ingredients and no special equipment needed. Corn pudding is a perfect vegan side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or anytime you're craving rich vegan comfort food.
While I often share healthier recipes, a few times a year I like to re-create decadent vegan versions of classics I grew up with, like this Vegan Strawberry Pretzel Salad. Well, today's corn pudding is like that, except quite a bit easier!
What is corn pudding?
If you're not from the American South you might be wondering what exactly corn pudding is and how it's different from other casseroles.
Usually corn pudding is creamy and made with lots of eggs, butter, and heavy cream, which give it a custard-like texture. It has a buttery, salty + sweet flavor that pairs well with many different dishes.
Sometimes you'll see corn pudding recipes that are more bread-y, sort of a soft and moist cornbread casserole. My family always enjoyed the creamy, custard-y version during the holiday season, so that's what I'm sharing today.
On that note, in the South since we usually have savory cornbread or cornbread dressing with our holiday meals, it wouldn't make sense for the corn pudding to also be bread-y. And since corn pudding is lightly sweetened it's a nice complement to the savory, stoneground cornbread.
Veganizing a Family Recipe
I love all things corn, like cornbread, tortilla chips, polenta, and cornbread dressing. And years ago, before I went vegan, I enjoyed my Aunt Martha's corn pudding every year at Thanksgiving.
Even though it's been a decade since I've tasted her recipe, I remember it so clearly. Creamy, salty, sweet, and so rich thanks to butter, cream, and eggs.
Making a vegan version has been on my holiday recipe to-do list since I started this blog. But honestly, as soon as I glanced at the screenshot Martha sent me of her recipe (pictured below), procrastination set in HARD. I mean, this wasn't going to be a straight-swap kind of situation, or so I thought!
My mistake was that I was trying to imagine how to recreate this intensely egg heavy dish with some concoction of silken tofu, coconut milk, and corn starch. But then, a few weeks ago it finally occurred to me... JUST Egg!
I actually hadn't cooked with JUST Egg until the first test batch of this recipe, which explains why it didn't immediately come to mind. But also, I usually try to create recipes that use common, easy-to-find ingredients, so that no matter where in the world you are, you can make it, too.
And while I still intend to do that for those of you who don't have access to JUST Egg, I realized I should stop making this so difficult and just make the damn corn pudding. So I did. And it blew my mind.
I never say things like what I'm about to say, but I'm saying it now with total confidence. This corn pudding is legitimately undetectably vegan and tastes SO much like the original it's absurd. I'm not even kidding.
This easy corn casserole bakes in about 55 minutes, but only takes about 10 minutes to assemble. It’s delicious enough for holiday dinners, but easy enough for special occasion meals any day of the week!
Ingredients
You need only 7 ingredients plus salt to make vegan corn pudding. You'll also need a 9-inch square baking dish.
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- JUST Egg - visit the JUST website to locate a retailer near you.
- vegan butter - any brand you like is fine.
- plain unsweetened non-dairy creamer - or a creamy milk like soy or coconut
- corn kernels - I like to use frozen and thawed yellow corn, but canned is also fine.
- unbleached all-purpose flour - either regular or a gluten-free flour blend
- organic cane sugar - the extra bit of sweetness balances out the richness of the egg substitute and butter and enhances the naturally sweet corn.
- baking powder - for a little bit of leavening
- fine sea salt
How to Make Corn Pudding
Preparing vegan corn pudding truly couldn't be easier. Here's the gist (scroll down for the full recipe):
- Set out the container of JUST Egg so it can come to room temperature. Also thaw the corn if using frozen. A microwave comes in handy to speed up the process.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (177°C), and oil a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a small bowl.
- In a larger bowl whisk the melted butter and creamer (or milk) into the JUST Egg. Add the dry ingredients to the bowl and whisk until smooth. Then fold in the corn.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish, and bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until golden and set.
Can you believe how simple that is? And again, I'm looking forward to creating a more "from scratch" version of this vegan corn pudding without JUST Egg. Maybe next holiday season!
How To Serve
Corn pudding is typically served warm, though I can't resist sneaking a few spoonfuls of cold leftovers straight from the fridge.
Pair vegan corn pudding with vegan versions of other classic American holiday dishes like:
- Vegan Cornbread Dressing or Mushroom Stuffing
- Perfectly Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Vegan Cauliflower Gratin
- Vegan Turkey Roast
- Classic Seitan Roast
- Beyond Meat Meatloaf With Stuffing
- Mushroom Gravy
- Perfect Vegan Mashed Potatoes & Gluten-Free Vegan Gravy
- And the BEST Vegan Macaroni and Cheese!
Can I freeze corn pudding?
That's a great question. I haven't tried freezing this vegan version yet. However, the JUST Egg website says it should not be frozen. So I suppose that's our answer, although they may only be referring to it in the uncooked state.
I wouldn't worry, though. This recipe doesn't make a huge 9 x 13 casserole's-worth like my aunt Martha's recipe does. Plus, it's so delicious I think you'll finish off the leftovers without a problem!
Helpful Tip
In the time since I published this recipe, JUST Egg changed their packaging from 12 ounce plastic bottles to a new 16 ounce carton.
You can either prepare the recipe as written (with 1 ½ cups) and have a small amount of JUST Egg leftover, or use the entire carton and multiply all of the other ingredients by 1.33. Since the corn casserole will be ⅓ larger in volume, you'll need to increase the bake time by a few minutes.
If corn pudding is as nostalgic and comforting for you as it is for me, I truly think you'll love this vegan version. If you try the recipe be sure to leave a comment and star rating below to let us know how it turned out!
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Recipe
Vegan Corn Pudding
Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (40 g) - regular or gluten-free
- 3 tablespoons organic cane sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- scant 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 12 fluid ounces JUST Egg - see Notes; the liquid type, sold in a carton
- 4 tablespoons vegan butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons plain, unsweetened non-dairy creamer or milk - such as soy, oat, or coconut
- 3 to 3 ½ cups sweet corn kernels - thawed if frozen
Instructions
- About 1 hour before you plan to cook, remove the carton of JUST Egg from the refrigerator to warm up. If using frozen corn, place in a bowl to thaw.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, and oil a 9-inch (2 quart) square baking dish.
- In a small bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour JUST Egg into a large mixing bowl. If it still feels cold, microwave on medium power for about 10 seconds, just enough to take the chill off. If you haven't already, melt the butter. Drizzle the melted butter into JUST egg while whisking constantly. Whisk in the creamer (or milk).
- Add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl, and whisk just until smooth. Fold in 3 cups of corn.
- Pour into the prepared dish, and use a spoon to make sure the corn is evenly dispersed. If desired, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup corn on top. Bake uncovered for 50 to 55 minutes or until set in the center and golden on top. Serve warm.
Notes
Estimated Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact amounts and specific products and ingredients used.
Hillary
Can I use red mill egg replacer instead of just egg?
Lori Rasmussen
Hi Hillary - No, unfortunately a powdered egg replacer won't work here. There is a tofu option mentioned a few comments down, and another reader had success using a recipe for mung bean "egg."
Erica
Not one of my guests believed this was a vegan dish! I used dairy free and gluten free ingredients to accommodate a guest at Friendsgiving. It was such a hit. I doubled the batch and baked in a 13x9 disposable tin dish uncovered and added about 20 mins to the bake time. Otherwise I followed this recipe exactly and would not hesitate to make it again.